U.S. stocks rise after upbeat retail earnings

NEW YORK (Dow Jones)--U.S. stocks climbed Tuesday as earnings from key retailers gave investors reason to focus on encouraging corporate reports rather than the latest round of mixed economic data. See full story.

Wal-Mart's profit rises; forecast boosted

The retail giant says demand from Mexico and overseas markets drove the company’s growth, while sales in the U.S. remained flat. See full story.

Home Depot profit higher, sees more transactions

The largest U.S. home-improvement retailer manages to control costs against the backdrop of a still-wobbling housing market. See full story.

Wal-Mart, Home Depot lift retailer shares

Earnings reports from Wal-Mart Stores and Home Depot Inc. helped lift the retail sector in early trading Tuesday. See full story.

Potash Corp. soars; $38.6 billion offer rejected

Shares of Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan rally as investors anticipate a higher acquisition bid after the world’s top fertilizer producer rejects a $38.6 billion unsolicited takeover offer from mining giant BHP Billiton. See full story.

The traumatic departure of the once-revered Mark Hurd gives Hewlett-Packard an opportunity to replace him with a new chief executive that can try to focus the company on innovating on its own again. See full story.

Do you need or just want your Internet connection and an annual family vacation? What about your pet? For many baby boomers, those are all basic needs, not luxuries, according to a new survey. See full story.

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